BACOLOD CITY — Seven students in Negros Occidental received scholarships to study in top universities in Beijing, China.
The recipients of the Chinese Government Scholarship-Bilateral Program are residents of the Third District under Rep. Alfredo Benitez, who facilitated the awarding of the scholarship grants with the assistance of Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua.
They are Kristine Venesse Anunsawon, 19; Angelica Banania,19; Ranilyn Bervedes, 18; and Jeremy Duhilag, 18, all of Talisay City; Mae Hernalin, 17, and Janseen Jocson, 18, of E.B. Magalona town; and Trina Victoria Duno, 18, of Victorias City.
All seven senior high school graduates, who will fly to China on the first week of September, received full five-year scholarship grants to pursue their college education at the Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing Foreign Studies University, and Beijing Technology and Business University.
Before entering college, they will attend preparatory courses for a year to learn the Chinese language and culture at the Beijing Language and Culture University, Tianjin University, and University of International Business and Economy.
Benitez met the scholars with their parents during the awarding rites in Victorias City on Saturday.
“Make your parents and community proud. Give your best and make the most of this great opportunity,” he said.
Benitez will also provide assistance for their transportation expenses, allowance, and clothing for winter.
Once admitted to the three universities, the scholars will avail of free tuition, free dormitory accommodation, monthly stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance. (Nanette Guadalquiver/PNA)
